Born 1922 died 1998 web information
Started work in Murano Mazzega glassworks at age 13
c1947/8 Venini factory as Maestro in Chandeliers and Glass Sculptures
c1950-55 South Africa, set up a glassworks with other Italian glassmakers.
1956 Migrates to US, West Virginia. Later joined by his brother Roberto.
Most of his known work and the pieces showing here are from the US period.
Alessandro Moretti
Deer (Lying down)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1958
Swan cranberry dish
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1962
Fish (spine back)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1963
Fish (angel type) 1963
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1963
Sand Cranes (x2)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1967
Duck standing (x2)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1967
Stork (stylised)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1969
Panda Bears
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1970
Elephant (trunk raised)
Alessandro Moretti, USA 1970
Fish (long)
Alessandro Moretti, USA c1970